Give a professional finish to your crochet garments and accessories with this indispensable compendium of technical know-how and troubleshooting tips. Techniques are organized in the order that you'd need them as you work through a project, from choosing the right yarn to looking after your finished garment. Step-by-step photographs, diagrams, and clear instructions guide you through each stage of your work, or you can dip in for help with a particular problem. Discover how to substitute yarns and accurately estimate the amount required, adapt patterns to create tailor-made garments, and lengthen an existing piece with trims and edgings. From basic chain stitches to filet crochet, there's advice for all kinds of stitches, mixing and matching, and dealing with gauge variations. You'll also find plenty of inspiration for adding an extra-special touch to your work using beaded embellishments and surface crochet!

Assigning source

Publisher's marketing

Cataloging source

NjBwBT

Dewey number

746.43/4

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

LC call number

TT820

LC item number

.E25 2017

Literary form

non fiction

Target audience

adult

1Instances of the Work 350+ crochet tips, techniques, and trade secrets